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Heavy smoke and burning plastic smell reported near Southwest Highway 17Arcadia FL

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SW Hwy 17, Arcadia, FL 34266

According to the dispatch call, fire rescue units responded to reports of heavy smoke, thick fog, and the smell of burning plastic near Southwest Highway 17 in Arcadia.

Audio|Heard on: DeSoto and Hardee Counties Fire Rescue
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Transcript:
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The station one rescue being out to the area near Southwest Highway 17.
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Caller advises that it's going to be smoky in the area with thick fog.
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It probably smells like possible burning plastic.

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Location mentioned:
SW Hwy 17, Arcadia, FL 34266

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